9 Luxe Listings Around the Tri-State

30 Sep 9 Luxe Listings Around the Tri-State

$24.5 million, 146 Waverly Place
When a townhouse’s cellar puts to shame most people’s entire houses, it’s time to sign the damn papers. The cellar here is “flooded” with light thanks to its three skylights, and has just-shy-of-nine-foot ceilings, a bathroom, gym and a wet bar.

Turett Collaborative Architects have done more transforming than Michael Bay. This particular project began life in 1853 as a Greek Revival townhouse. But then TCA recently got their hot little hands on it and upgraded it into a seven-level, “state-of-the-art” residence.

PERKS: More than 1,300 square feet of exterior living space including a private garden, eat-in chef’s kitchen with Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, finished cellar, elevator, millwork by Henrybuilt, two gas fireplaces and tailor-made marble and tile work.

WHAT’STHE CATCH? It has two home offices: all that work — where’s the play?

THE X-FACTOR: Luckily, there’s also an on-site volleyball court, heated saltwater pool and grill-equipped patio to ensure you won’t be getting any work done in either office.

CONTACT:America Gonzalez, Douglas Elliman, 212-418-7430

$17.75 million, 845 United Nations Plaza

Photo: Courtesy of Town Residential

You don’t need a “Make America Great Again” cap to move into Trump’s World Tower building. A crosswalk from the UN, it’s perfectly situated for negotiating Mideast peace deals or just taking in the “breathtaking” and “unimaginable” panoramic views.

WHAT’S THE CATCH? A machete might be more useful than grill tongs when hosting rooftop patio parties: Gunn Landscape Architecture “thoughtfully” planned a veritable jungle of ivy, evergreens, wisteria and trees. Leave a trail of bread crumbs so you don’t get lost.

THE X-FACTOR: You can be one of the tannest people on Fifth Avenue never to have left the house.

You know you’re kind of a big deal when you have four names. Late-19th century architect Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert was famous for designing “opulent” townhouses and mansions for fat-cat bankers and the like during the Gilded Age. This “priceless” limestone mansion is one such.

Back in the late 1880s, the Bakwins, a couple of New York City sawbones, transformed what was once a Queen Anne-styled estate into the 22-foot-wide neo-Federal brick townhouse you see today, and packed it with 19th-century Parisian art. This is the first time in 90 years the place will be for sale and Bakwin-less.

SPECS AND THE CITY: 9,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms (plus four for staff), seven full bathrooms, two half, Lenox Hill

THE X-FACTOR: The sixth floor (a half-floor) is just begging to be turned into a mancave.

CONTACT: Paula Del Nunzio, Brown Harris Stevens, 212-906-9207

$9.9 million, 1120 Greacen Point Road, Mamaroneck, NY

Photo: Courtesy of Douglas Elliman

Warning: Dillon brothers have a tendency to spawn around this scenic slice of Westchester. This is where both Matt and Kevin went to high school; the nexus of the universe where “Entourage” meets “Wayward Pines.” Nevertheless, this is one of the warmest, most atmospheric towns in New York — it was crowned the best, in fact, by Movoto in 2014.

SPECS AND THE CITY: 10,228 square feet, six bedrooms, 7½ bathrooms

Photo: Courtesy of Douglas Elliman

PERKS: Georgian-style architecture, “wonderful” water views enjoyed from every bedroom suite and living area in the house, “glorious” light throughout, pool and terraces accessed via French doors.

WHAT’S THE CATCH? The garage fits 20-plus — cars, that is. No pressure, or anything.

THE X-FACTOR: Mam’k is the home of Walter’s Hot Dog Stand, duh!

CONTACT: Edi Giguere, Douglas Elliman, 914-723-6800

$24 million, 18 E. 69th St.

Photo: Courtesy of Zag Corp.

This “bold gem” of a townhouse is a triple threat — one part duplex apartment, one part penthouse, one part store space. A golden opportunity to mix business with pleasure.

SPECS AND THE CITY: 7,650 square feet, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, Upper East Side

Photo: Courtesy of Zag Corp.

PERKS: 24-foot-wide interior with floor-to-ceiling windows and “compelling” fixtures throughout. The duplex apartment has two fireplaces, Bosch appliances, and a “Chanel-inspired” bathroom. The penthouse has multiple skylights, fireplace, exposed brick and, yes, its own “Chanel-inspired” bathroom. (Who knew Coco had so many bladder issues?) The “dramatic” duplex retail space is currently occupied by Fivestory.